Quote by Mark Twain

God made the Idiot for practice, and then He made the School Board.

God made the Idiot for practice, and then He made the School

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that the concept of an "idiot" was created by God as a way to test and prepare individuals for dealing with the challenges represented by the members of a school board. It implies that the decision-making and bureaucracy associated with school boards can often be frustrating, leading to the belief that dealing with an "idiot" is actually easier. Overall, the quote is light-hearted and playful, yet indirectly criticizes the effectiveness and decision-making abilities of school boards.

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By Mark Twain

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